Design «Wellness»

*All Inre Anna designs & Original illustrations are one-of-a-kind & once sold are never displayed anywhere anymore.

Wellness speaks hieroglyphs – and no one understands it. Instead of sounds, you hear written characters that don’t exist, so to grasp them through reading is not possible either.
The Piece of art “Wellness” is based on the story below (all rights reserved).

Once upon a time in a small village nestled amidst rolling hills, there lived a very old man named Samuel. Samuel was renowned for his wisdom and knowledge. He had dedicated his entire life to learning and had accumulated a vast wealth of information. People from far and wide would seek his counsel, and he would graciously share his insights and guidance with them.
However, as the years passed, Samuel’s memory began to fade. It started with small lapses, forgetting the names of acquaintances or misplacing everyday items. Yet, Samuel remained undeterred and continued his pursuit of knowledge, hoping to stave off the inevitable decline.
One fateful day, the villagers noticed a change in Samuel’s demeanor. He seemed distant and confused, struggling to recall even the most basic facts. The once sharp mind that held a treasure trove of wisdom was gradually eroding away. It pained the villagers to witness the deterioration of once a wise man. They could not recognize him anymore; he was a sad old geezer. Samuel, once adored, now was not welcome to play with kids. People limited themselves to being polite to him but nothing more.
Samuel, aware of his diminishing memory, decided to embark on a new journey—a journey of relearning. He began at the very beginning, studying simple concepts and gradually progressing to more complex subjects. He approached each lesson with childlike curiosity, immersing himself in the joy of discovery. His acquired whimsicality didn’t disappear though. The villagers could not help but notice changes, they marveled at his resilience and determination. His whimsicality was accepted as a new integral part of him.
he villagers, witnessing Samuel’s unwavering spirit, drew inspiration from him. They rallied around him again, forming a community of learners eager to explore alongside their wise old friend. They saw him with new eyes. They shared stories, experiences, and knowledge, creating an environment where Samuel could constantly engage his mind.
Samuel’s story began to spread far beyond the village. People from distant lands came to witness the incredible journey of the old man who forgot and relearned. They recognized the beauty in his resilience, cherishing the profound lessons that came not only from his wisdom but also from his indomitable spirit.
In this way, the old man managed to share with others the most important knowledge – to love what you do and do what you love. It may get tougher sometimes and not everybody gets it. They may treat you wrong. But you do that for yourself, so the old man who loved to learn continued doing that, and was admired for not giving up.

The Piece of art represents the Knowledge, which is a part of you, but not a part of others thus banned for them. It can be of many reasons: distorted perception of what’s called Reality or simply expressing one’s internal world. If Wellness could transform the Knowledge in another clearer form, it would become acceptable & understandable to the society. But at the same time this would cost losing a part of one’s self. It won’t be any secret internal language anymore & won’t be original and intricate. Moreover, that very part is culprit of all the obtained wellness. So is it worth forgoing it? The piece belongs to Identity category and brings reflection on choosing to stick to own whims or bid them farewell in order to fit into norms.